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Mary T. Hill Diary 1916

January 1, Saturday New Years Day and about the darkest ever. Rain, sleet, in the morning snow in the afternoon. All well except poor little Dorothy who has been ill since Christmas. Stomach trouble. Messages of greetings from Lord Mount Stephen and Anson. January 2, Sunday A beautiful morning and Day. Have written to Mike Ruth, Kitty Harriman. Clara has gone with party to North Oaks to skate. January 3, Monday Busy all day. Mrs. Lee came to Luncheon it was her 86th. birthday. Miss. Trott called. Dorothy is better. Auntie Phelps and Uncle are still ill he very. January 4, Tuesday A beautiful morning quite warm and fortunately as I am having inside fire brick put in. Library fire place. Went to Minneapolis to see Uncle Phelps and Auntie both ill of grippe. He is improving. She still very ill. January 5, Wednesday A beautifully bright cold morning 6 above zero. Papa went to Club last night to attend dinner in honor of Mr. Chas. Gordon. Auntie and Uncle Phelps are better this morning. January 6, Thursday Epiphany. After a very cold and disagreeable day yesterday to day is fine. Mrs. Upham was here at Luncheon time. I went early to Minneapolis. Uncle Phelps was received into the Catholic Church at three p. m. By Archbishop Ireland. He baptized him too. He will receive Communion at home tomorrow. It took place in the Prior Cathedral. January 7, Friday Another beautiful Winter day. Father Gibbons took luncheon with us and brought me a fine tribute to Mother Xavier written in a N. J. School report. I went to see Dorothy jr. She is better. Walter came in a few minutes this morning on way to train North. January 8, Saturday A sunny morning. Louis Maud and the boys spent the evening here. He has been so busy with the Winter Carnival that I have seen very little of him.

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January 9, Sunday A mild morning. A thaw all day and into the night. Clara and [sic] dined at Charlotte’s. Papa went to Chicago on evening train. January 10, Monday A very cold disagreeable day. Temperature not too low but such a wind! Clara and Katie Abbott went to a French entertainment for benefit of the French. Mrs. Wm. Bend died to day in New York pneumonia. January 11, Tuesday Papa returned from Chicago this morning. It is a cold morning. Very cold evening. Rachel, Maud Louis and Major Wilson spent evening here. Clara Egil and George Finch went to see Hockey Game. January 12, Wednesday A dark morning. Very cold day. Wind seemed from every direction. Helen Bunn took luncheon with us. January 13, Thursday A very cold day coldest of season. 14 below at ten a.m. and all day. Cold spell is not most severe here. Went to Symphony Concert. Heard a fine Baritone. Louis Graveure. And Ballad for Orchestra Tam OShanter Conducted by another Mr. Chadwick G. W. of Boston. January 14, Friday A bright still cold morning coldest yet. 16 below at 9 a. m. Mrs. Wm. Bend buried at Oakland this forenoon. January 15, Saturday Walter and Dorothy dine here to-night. Arthur Slades child died to day. January 16, Sunday Very cold. Charlotte, Louis and Maud dined here. Papa went to North Oaks. Walter and Dorothy came in. January 17, Monday After a very busy day seeing all who came to say good-bye we left in the evening on the Burlington Train and sat in car nearly an hour. The train from Minneapolis could not pass a Wreck at Transfer. A cold night. Mr. and Mrs. L. Ordway and Mrs. Elmer are on train going south. January 18, Tuesday Chicago. Arrived in Chicago an hour late. A beautiful morning so bright not cold. Left at 12.40 p.m. Day grew colder but 20 Century train was very comfortable. There was some difficulty at night in lost time. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Shepard were on train.

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January 19, Wednesday New York. Arrived an hour late this morning. A beautiful day here not cold. Saw Thousands of Skaters in Park. It is a craze this year every where. Find all well. Mr. Thayer called this afternoon. January 20, Thursday New York. A very dark damp day. A little snow and some rain. Anson and Anson jr. called in the morning. Both well. Mike and Gertrude dine with us - and later we played Cinch. January 21, Friday New York. A sunny morning but so misty and damp. Anson jr. not well to day. Wrote to Mamie and Auntie. Papa has Belgian visitors this afternoon. Papa dined out at Knickerbocker Club. Ruth came over a while in the evening. January 22, Saturday New York. A warm rather cloudy morning. 54 above zero. This evening we had the sames [sic] Belgian party that dined with us in St. Paul last month. They leave for France soon. Mike and Gertrude dine with us too. Anson jr. is ill. January 23, Sunday New York. A beautifully bright morning and fine day. 40 at 9 a. m. In the Times to day there is a picture of Louis, Sherman Finch a Miss. Grayson and Miss Mudge in Carnival suits a good one too. Anson jr. is better to day. Wrote to Maud and to Father M. I. P. Benier S. M. who was at the Front in France. Anson Ruth Mike and Gertrude dine with us. January 24, Monday New York. A beautiful morning and day. 40 at 4 p. m. Took luncheon at Gertrudes. Mrs. Field and Miss. Field were there. In the evening Roger Shepard and Mrs. R. S. with Robert Driscoll dined with us also Ruth and Gertrude. Clara and first three went to see Russian dancers. G. and R. played Hearts with me. January 25, Tuesday New York. A foggy dark morning. We can hear the dismal fog horns. Clara dined at Gertrudes. Dr. Biggs came in at nine oclock and stayed until 1030 p. m. January 26, Wednesday New York. A warm morning was bright early. We leave for Jeckyl [sic] Island at 2 p.m. Papa Clara, Mr. Brown Maria and I. Day the afternoon I mean was pleasant on the train. We reached Washington just on time 8 15 p. m. Mamie was at Station to see us. She looked well.

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January 27, Thursday On Seaboard Train. The day was quite hot. We arrived at Talman just on time. 111 p. m. and the train for Brunswick was there. So we arrived at Jeckyl [sic] at 3 p.m. in a Summery heat. Wrote to Charlotte. January 28, Friday Jeckyl [sic] Island. Last night was hot and sultry. I looked for a thunder storm. We had quiet heavy rain this morning. Papa and I walked to the Beach this forenoon. He seems very well. We are told there are forty people here we have not seen so many. Bournes, two Ferguson families, young Pryn [sic] ect. [sic] Mrs. Stuart and her sister. Wrote to Mrs. Bunn & Gertrude. January 29, Saturday Jeckyl [sic] Island. A clear beautiful morning, quite warm. 64 on Club porch at 830 a. m. A perfect afternoon. We drove an hour and a half on Beach and through Woods. Wrote to Ruth and Rachel. January 30, Sunday Jeckyl [sic] Island. A fine morning. Went to Beach about 11 a.m. quite a fog there. Mr. and Mrs. Lamont and party left this morning. Mr. Geo. F. Baker and party came to day. A letter from Gertrude tells us it was 64 in New York last Friday. Papers from home give us some account of the Carnival in St. Paul. 15,000 Parade 2 hours passing a point. January 31, Monday Jeckyl [sic] Island. A very beautiful day. Walked on the Beach and looked for shells. Papa not well this evening. Drove in the afternoon. Talked to Mrs. Morron in the evening and read Ben. Franklin. February 1, Tuesday Jeckyl [sic] Island. Another fine day. The Beach was fine this a.m. at low Tide. Found quite a few shells. Papa resting to day. Wrote to Charlotte. Papa up for dinner and spent the evening at the Club. February 2, Wednesday Jeckyl [sic] Island. We had Mass this a.m. at 630. Sun rose as if we may have a rain. We have had rain all afternoon with high cold winds in the evening. Papa feels well to day. Spent the evening at the Club. February 3, Thursday Jeckyl [sic] Island. A cold morning only 28 and windy. A letter from Mrs. T. A. Shulze telling me of poor Margarets operations and serious collapse last Monday. She said there was improvement on Tuesday. February 4, Friday

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Jeckyl [sic] Island. Another cold windy morning. Not so cold as yesterday. Very high tides now. This morning a good sized Boat washed in. On it is painted ‘Lone Island’. A telegram from Mr. Schulze this morning brings more cheerful news - of Margaret. February 5, Saturday Jeckyl [sic] Island. A beautiful morning. Warmer. A very high tide this a.m. Could not go on Beach this forenoon. Letter from Fred Phelps said three feet of snow at home. Reading Gilbert Parker’s “The World in the Cruciple” [sic]. February 6, Sunday Jeckyl [sic] Island. A cloudy morning turned to a very clear and warmer day. Tide high but Sea quieter. Papa did not go out until dinner time. Has not had a good day. February 7, Monday Jeckyl [sic] Island. A beautiful morning turned to cloudy afternoon. Papa in to day again. No letter to day. Mr. Baker and Mr. Morrin came in to see papa and spent the evening here. February 8, Tuesday Jeckyl [sic] Island. A beautiful morning. Went for a walk and little drive on Beach before high Tide. Manicure to day. Papa much better to day. Spent the evening talking to - Mr. Baker. February 9, Wednesday Jeckyl [sic] Island. A wonderfully fine morning. We were up at 630 Mass, there are many advantages to be up early. Papa feels all right. A letter from Mrs. Schulze to day tells us how very ill Margaret Milbank has been and is. A heavy rainstorm this evening some thunder and lightning. February 10, Thursday Jeckyl [sic] Island. This was a cold windy morning N. wind. The afternoon continued cold in the wind. Mr. and Mrs. Morron and Mr. and Mrs. Lee left to day. Mr. Kane came so Mr. Baker is not quite alone. Papa is quite himself again. A letter from Charlotte. One from Maud and a note from Mike. February 11, Friday Jeckyl [sic] Island. A fine day in the morning early rather cool but the afternoon fine. Mr. Lanier, Miss. Denny and Madmoiselle [sic] arrived this afternoon. Papa quite well to day. Mrs. Goodyear died suddenly in November I hear. Letters to day from Charlotte and Rachel. The cold weather in St. Paul put nearly all R. plumbing out of commission and gas froze. February 12, Saturday Jeckyl [sic] Island. This is a most perfect morning. The birds are very busy building their nests. Gertrude writes Chelminski is in New York with some of his pictures.

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February 13, Sunday Jeckyl [sic] Island. This morning was cooler but pleasant on the Beach. By early afternoon it turned colder and later the sky was ominous. Papa and I were driving on beach. As we went North I was anxious to get back grew very dark in West and North. Rained some but clouds proved mostly to be wind clouds. February 14, Monday Jeckyl [sic] Island. This morning was cloudy. Windy and quite cold. Winter wraps only comfortable ones. I took usual walk to Beach but had to turn back there Wind was so cold in either direction. A fur coat was just the thing. February 15, Tuesday Jeckyl [sic] Island. This is a very cold morning down to 24 and N. wind. Papa leaves us to day for New York. Papa and Mr. Brown left at two p.m. A little later Mr. Fredrick Baker came this p.m. Later the Porters with Miss. Hegemann. It is still cold tonight. A telegram from Louis they left for California this evening. February 16, Wednesday Jeckyl [sic] Island. This is a beautiful early morning. As we went to Mass at 630 a.m. Mrs. Morgan, Miss. Blythe and Miss. Hamilton came to day. The day is warmer. Papa telegraphs he will be in New York {crossed out: tomorrow} this evening. February 17, Thursday Jeckyl [sic] Island. A warmer morning. 43 at 9 a.m. Not windy. Busy most of the forenoon writing. Did walk to Beach and drove on it. Saw two eagles and the old herons and hundreds of Sea gulls. February 18, Friday Jeckyl [sic] Island. A beautiful morning fine on the Beach this forenoon. A note from Mrs. Schulze to day brings good news. Dr. W. Mayo has seen her and says she is over the worst of her suffering and should recover perfectly. That all Dr. Brewer has done was well done. The Club is fuller than ever. February 19, Saturday Jeckyl [sic] Island. This is a bright, cold windy morning N. wind. Afternoon high wind and cold on beach. Such a lot of arrivals to day. Mrs. Kennedy The Schaufflers and the Stephen Bakers. The Blisses jr. Mr. Delano the Ellsworths and a Miss Townsend Miss. Rhett, Mrs. Edwin Gould and many others. February 20, Sunday Jeckyl [sic] Island. To day is perfect except for the little black flies - the midges as they call them. No place on earth is free from all annoyances. That would be Heaven. Met a Mrs. and Miss. Vaughn last evening at the Club. She says her husband is of the same family as Cardinal Manning.

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February 21, Monday Jeckyl [sic] Island. This is rather a misty morning not cold. Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Busch and Miss. Givens Toronto called this morning. Mrs. Crane came in to Coffee. I took tea at Mrs. Porters. Telegraphed Walter his 31st. birth day. Had a message from him last night. A message from Louis from Del Monte they were well. A message from Ruth from Tuxedo. February 22, Tuesday Jeckyl [sic] Island. This is a foggy early morning. At 11 a. m. Sun came out quite warm. Letter from Papa yesterday he was well. A letter from Egil to day and kodak of Mary B. A heavy fog blows in from the Ocean. I saw a large number of white cranes to day. A telegram to day says Gertrude can not get places to leave tomorrow may come Saturday. February 23, Wednesday Jeckyl [sic] Island. To day has been fine. Mr. Scrymsaer arrived to day poor man. Carried in by two men in a chair. A broken hip joint. Letter from Papa to day. Telegram from Charlotte in answer to request to come here saying she goes to French Lick March 1st. February 24, Thursday Jeckyl [sic] Island. A cloudy morning. Sun came out at 10 a.m. but clouds reappear. Called at Miss Maurices found Mr. and Peggy at home. Called at Mrs. Hayes found her Mrs. Busch and Miss. Givens all home. Saw and spoke with Mr. Scrymser to day. He looks well but is so disabled. February 25, Friday Jeckyl [sic] Island. A bright windy morning. West wind very high. A letter from Papa - he is well says he goes home Sunday from New York. Afternoon too windy to drive. Went to Mrs. Cranes to Tea her little girls 7th birth day. Mr. and Mrs. Steward and William came in to coffee, also Miss. Delafield. February 26, Saturday Jeckyl [sic] Island. A cold windy morning very cold for here. Mike and Gertrude arrived an hour late both very well. Papa leaves New - York for home this afternoon. February 27, Sunday Jeckyl [sic]. Another bright sunny morning but too windy to raise the flag. Very cold on the Beach. Clara preparing to leave tomorrow. A Mr. and Mrs. Dexter are going north on the Train so she will not be alone to go to Thalman. February 28, Monday Jeckyl [sic] Island. A changable [sic] morning cold wind on Beach. Clara left at noon for New York. She will have quiet crossing of River.

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February 29, Tuesday Jeckyl [sic]. A heavy rain, wind and Thunder storm at 6 this morning. A changable [sic] day quite warm. The children had games on the Beach this afternoon. Gertrude played golf with Mr. Geo F. Baker. March 1, Wednesday Jeckyl [sic] Island. This is a glorious morning after a heavy rain last evening. Yesterday afternoon there were Games on the Beach for children. Mr. Lanier was taken ill at the dinner table last evening. He is said to be all right this morning. Clara telegraphs she had a pleasant trip up to New York. March 2, Thursday Jeckyl [sic]. This is a muggy warm morning. Threatened rain all forenoon a few drops fell. Very hot afternoon 80 to 83 - so sultry hot even on the Beach. A letter from Clara, telling me Margaret Milbanks final operation again postponed on account of the pneumonia of last ether. March 3, Friday Jeckyl [sic]. A rainy morning rain came in the night it was welcome at Ten a.m. a tide, very high West to South wind came up. Not cold however. This afternoon very cold and tonight is so cold that one sits near the fire. March 4, Saturday Jeckyl [sic]. This morning very cold and windy. I went to the North end of the Island this forenoon and such barnacles on some pine logs on the far end of the Beach. This is Gertrudes birth day. Mrs. Shrady, Mrs. E. Gould Mrs. Harkness and Miss Denny came into Coffee and birth day cake. Mr. Lanier sent Gertrude a tiny black dog. March 5, Sunday Jeckyl [sic]. A perfect Day. We walked this morning and I drove this afternoon. Mike and Gertrude are playing golf this afternoon. A letter from Papa to day. March 6, Monday Jeckyl [sic]. A perfect morning no wind to notice. Mike and Gertrude aggitating [sic] going to St. Simons. A telegram from Clara to day telling me Margaret Milbanks operation finished successfully this morning. The St. Simons Expedition a success. Found a poor old place - rich only in memories. March 7, Tuesday Jeckyl [sic]. A very hot windy day. Telegram from papa asking when I leave to go North. A letter also from him telling lots of snow and cold weather on the 4th. Very hot afternoon. Cooler evening.

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March 8, Wednesday Jeckyl [sic]. Windy and raining this morning. Ash Wednesday. We had 630 a. m. Mass and distribution of Ashes. All day cold and windy N. W. winds. We are preparing to leave Friday. March 9, Thursday Jeckyl [sic] Island. A cold morning and still N. W. wind. By noon warmer. Busy getting ready to leave tomorrow. March 10, Friday Jeckyl [sic]. We are leaving is afternoon at 136. It is a fine beautiful day. Miss Rhett left with us. We had to wait at Thalman this afternoon about an hour. The train is not crowded. The poorest diner I ever was on. It is the Seaboard Line. March 11, Saturday On Train. The Road was too rough last night. I did not go to bed until about one a.m. From Richmond on the Road is good. Mr. Woodruff went up with us. We arrived in New York to day just on time 425 p. m. Found a telegram from Papa and a letter from Egil. March 12, Sunday New York. A pleasant morning walked back from Church. Anson jr. and Mary Beard took luncheon with us. The first time she ever went without a nurse. She was very good. March 13, Monday New York. Another fine morning. Went to Mme Helene and to Duttons in the afternoon for a drive in the Park there is much more snow piled on Side Streets and in places. A letter from Papa and one from Katherine Abbott. March 14, Tuesday New York. Cloudy morning clearer by eleven went out for an hour. Mr. Mrs. {crossed out: and} Schulze and Louise Pomeroy took luncheon with us to day. Margaret Milbank has had two promising days so they are happier. Dined at Gertrudes. M. Caro del Veille came in this afternoon. March 15, Wednesday New York. Another morning of clouds. Last evening we had hail. Rained all night that will wash the Sts. of snow. Took luncheon at Ruths and met Mrs. Myron Herreck and her sister Mrs. Gray, also Miss. Swayne. Anson jr. was not well. Quite a blizzardy snow storm. March 16, Thursday New York. Cold but bright morning - 20 above. Went to dress maker and to Tailors in forenoon and with Gertrude for a drive in the afternoon. Clara went with Gavins to dine and to the Theatre. Ruth kept me company. Theo. Schulze jr. called in the evening. Margaret Milbank is improving so well they are all looking up.

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March 17, Friday New York. A cold, clear morning. Papa leaves St. Paul for New York to day. Went for a drive in the Park in the morning. Stayed in in the afternoon to avoid the crowd at St. Patricks day. Clara and I dined with the Schulze in the evening at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Margaret Milbank still improves. March 18, Saturday New York. This was the coldest morning cold continues all day. We took luncheon at Paulines and nearly froze later we called on Mrs. Severance and warmed up. Then I went to call on Mrs. Field. She was not at home. At five this morning only 5 above zero up state as low as 25 below. March 19, Sunday New York. Not so cold a beautiful morning. Papa and Mr. Bailey arrived this morning both well. This afternoon I went with Clara Mr. Bailey and the Schulze to hear McCormack sing. I did not care for the selections. He sings charmingly. March 20, Monday New York. A pleasant day went out with Gertrude. She did some errands. I went to the Book Store and to Vantines to find some Water Toys for Anson and Mary. The latter is ill, not very. March 21, Tuesday New York. A dark morning, two inches of feathery snow fell early and soon disappeared. The men are washing the Sts. To day. Mrs. Severance, Mrs. Dahlgren and Maria Taylor came to luncheon to day. Papa stayed home all day. March 22, Wednesday New York. A very dark morning - a stormy day snowed all day and mostly melted as it fell. In the evening Mr. Bailey and I went to the Opera Carmen it was fine. March 23, Thursday New York. A beautiful morning and a fine day overhead. Papa feels very well to day. Went to the Dress makers and with Gertrude to do some shopping - and later in the afternoon for a drive. Ruth and Anson jr. went with me. Mr. Bailey, Papa, Clara and I spent a quiet evening. March 24, Friday New York. A fine sunny morning. I went to see Margaret Milbank this afternoon, with Mrs. Schulze and found her looking better than I expected to find her. Mr. Bailey left for St. Paul this afternoon. Papa stayed in all day to day. Ruth and Anson jr. went with me for a drive this afternoon. March 25, Saturday New York. This is the finest day yet. 44 above at 8 a.m. Papa and I went for a drive out Riverside plenty snow still piled up but melted a good deal to day. Mr. and Mrs. Schulze

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called this afternoon. They had spent forenoon having photos of selves and baby Milbank. Clara went with Anson and Ruth to dine ect [sic]. March 26, Sunday New York. A bright beautiful morning 44 at 8 oclock. We took luncheon at Mrs. Severance. Met there Miss and Dr. Louis Stimson who are sailing for Paris to help the Hospitals also Dr. {blank space for name left by Mary} Pres. of Wellsley [sic] also Mr. and Mrs. Schulze and Jerry Milbank. Caro Del Veille and Mr. Dickerman called this afternoon. March 27, Monday {Blank} March 28, Tuesday New York. A threatening day. Mrs. S. Thorne came in to tell papa we were her only guests for dinner with her son Ned. Mr. Jan Chelminski came to call we have not seen him for 25 years, he has not changed much. Caro del Veille called. Maria Taylor came earlier and told me of Jane Colts illness. Dr. Biggs came in to see Papa - he has been ailing some this week - he Has not been down town. March 29, Wednesday New York. A rainy day and very dark - not cold. Papa at home to day too. Mr. and Mrs. Schulze took luncheon with us they plan to leave for home Friday. Mame [sic] came over from Washington D. C. yesterday looking well. Mike and Gertrude came in to dinner, we played Cinch. March 30, Thursday New York. Nurse comes this morning to give treatments to papa. A fine morning. Nina Mosley took luncheon with us to day. March 31, Friday New York. A perfect morning and day. In the forenoon went to see Dr. Weeks. And had the pleasure of hearing him say that my eyes had not changed in 13 months. We Gertrude and I went to see the Napolean [sic] belongings that will be auctioned to day. And to see a knitting machine. Papa much better feels well. April 1, Saturday New York. Another remarkably fine morning. Papa, Mamie and I went for a drive out Riverside yesterday. She goes over to Boston yesterday. April 2, Sunday New York. A fine morning after last nights rain. Went to Nine Oclock Mass this morning. After Ten oclock Mass Gertrude and Clara went to Locust Valley to take luncheon at Carl Taylors. Mr. Kutcheon was there. I took luncheon at Ruths it was their anniversary 14th. They with Gertrude and Mike dined here. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thorne called in the evening.

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April 3, Monday New York. A fair morning little colder. Mr. and Mrs. Jan. V. Chelminski called yesterday afternoon. He has not changed much. He grieves that he has not heard of his mother 83, for a long while on account of the War. Papa went to Miss Munns and to Office this morning. April 4, Tuesday New York. A dark threatening rain probably - quite mild. Mrs. John F. Harris and Gertrude Harris took luncheon with us to day. Mr. Baker (Geo. F.) and Mr. Morron dined with us this evening. Papa received a letter from Auntie to day. April 5, Wednesday New York. This is a clear sunny morning. April 6, Thursday New York. A cloudy day not cold. In the afternoon I made calls on Mrs. Thorne, Slad [sic], Emmett Wm. Thorne Chelminski and Lanier. Mrs. and Miss. Field called. Mike and Gertrude dined with us and we played Cinch. April 7, Friday New York. A beautiful morning. Papa and I went to the Flower Show this afternoon. Gertrude and I called on Miss Bigelow in her new apartment Home in the Surrey. 122. E. 82nd Street. It is filled with heirlooms. As I went to put a letter in the Vestibule, I nearly ran into Mr. Charlie Ramsey this afternoon. April 8, Saturday New York. A dark morning. Snowing hard but not cold. I went with some socks to Vacation Relief and to order a Stocking Knitting Machine. They are moving to 5 E 37th. Street. Chas. Ramsey called again to day. Papa and I went to see a David Portrait most wonderfully fine. We also saw a Peter de Hoog portrait very beautiful. April 9, Sunday {on page for 4/10} New York. A damp disagreeable day, from early morning. Went to Ten oclock Mass. We leave for home at 245 p. m. {on bottom half of page} Monday 945 a. m. Chicago arrived just on time. Went directly to Burlington Train arrived home this evening 10 p.m. Egil and Rachel met us. April 10, Monday {No entry} April 11, Tuesday St. Paul. This is a beautiful day. Everything looks too dry, rain is needed. Rachels children came in this morning looking so well especially Gertrude.

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April 12, Wednesday St. Paul. This was a dark windy morning - and cold by noon cleared some and temperature rose. Papa stayed home to day. April 13, Thursday St. Paul. A dark cold day. Papa pretty well. Went for a drive with Charlotte. Busy putting photos together in Order. April 14, Friday St. Paul. A beautiful morning. I went to Office with Papa and saw a remarkable Exhibit of fruits vegetables and an illuminated lot of Colored photos in Land Department. April 15, Saturday St. Paul. This afternoon Papa and I went to North Oaks and found all there in good order. Rain began in the later afternoon. April 16, Sunday St. Paul. A wet morning for Palm Sunday rained all night and nearly all to day. Clara had a picnic luncheon party at North Oaks. George and Charlotte dined with us. April 17, Monday St. Paul. A beautiful morning. In the afternoon I called on Mrs. Geo. R. Finch Mrs. C. W. Bunn. She was out. Mrs. Wm. Lee who is poorly and suffering loss of sight. Mrs. Upham she was out. And Mrs. Morrison who always is at home. Mrs. Abbott and Katherine called in the evening. April 18, Tuesday St. Paul. This is a fine warmer morning - slightly cloudy. In the afternoon Mrs. Brown, Nell Finch and Helen Bunn called. Mr. Bailey brought Papa home and he stayed a while. April 19, Wednesday A dark wet morning not cold lilac buds are coming out. Rained nearly all day. In the evening a wind and electric Storm with rain. April 20, Thursday Holy Thursday. A dubious day cloudy on the whole. Went to Mass at St. Lukes. In the afternoon went to St. Marys and the Assumption. Streets and churches crowded. April 21, Friday Good Friday. A snow storm this morning. Cold, wet and rainy this afternoon. Louis, Louis jr. Cortie and Jerome came home this morning. All very well boys have grown. April 22, Saturday A cold raw morning after noon cleared and Sun came out so we hope for bright Easter day tomorrow. Wrote to Auntie and to Anson jr.

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April 23, Sunday A gloriously bright Easter Day. I never saw so many Communicants at 8 oclock Mass everyone. At 11 a.m Mass every one seemed in the Spirit of Easter. Papa went to North Oaks Clara to Dellwood. I wrote letters in the afternoon. Louis, Egil and Rachel dine with us. April 24, Monday A lovely morning. Will it cloud this afternoon as yesterday. Having furs put away to day. We went to the Opera this evening. The Boston Opera Co. Very good. April 25, Tuesday A dull morning part of day pleasant. Mrs. Wm. Lee, Mrs. W. P Warner, Mrs. Saltus called. A Miss Hughes of Montreal spent the evening and night here. She that wrote Pere Le Combs Life. April 26, Wednesday Another dull morning but not cold lilacs seem really coming out now. Mrs. Beals Mrs. Raguet, and Mittie Porter took luncheon here and went to Opera Butterfly with Clara. Mme Butterfly was a real Japanese tiny lady, quite a voice. April 27, Thursday A perfect morning and a fine day. We went to the Opera last night Les [sic] Boheme it was fine followed by a Pavlova Ballet. Charlotte and I went for a long drive this afternoon picked up Mrs. Boeckmann on Summit took her to Carolines. Saw Mrs. Raguet on Dale took her in then took her home. April 28, Friday {Blank} April 29, Saturday We dined at Mauds to meet M. Robert Le Bandie. After dinner we had moving pictures of Glacier Park and scenes of last Winters Carnival. Maud invited several others to come in and see the pictures and listen to the Organ. April 30, Sunday A quite pleasant day but not warm in the morning. Afternoon was better. I went for a walk. Called on Mrs. Borup and Charlotte met several on the Avenue. May 1, Monday A cold, rainy May day. Went to St. Josephs this morning to see Dorothy met Mrs. Noble and Mrs. Barrows there. No foliage on trees yet - lilacs just forming leaves. Tulips only above ground. This afternoon Clara and I went to Minneapolis, to Lakewood Chapel to service at Mrs. Wm. D. Washburns funeral. She died at N. J.

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May 2, Tuesday A cloudy morning Sun shone about two hours, cloudy and cold this afternoon. Mrs. Upham and Gertrude Harris dined with us last evening. Papa rested all forenoon went to Office at 3 p.m. Wrote to Mamie to day. May 3, Wednesday A changable [sic] day. I called on Mrs. Schulze. Ann Foley Phelps. Mrs. Grover, Mrs. Dalrymple. May 4, Thursday A pleasant Day. Clara took luncheon at Mrs. Shepleys to meet Mme OGorman in the early evening the Mme called on papa. Papa not well this forenoon stayed at home. Went to North Oaks in the afternoon. May 5, Friday A beautiful morning. Papa went to Office this forenoon. Made calls this afternoon on Mrs. Budd, Mrs. Cyrus Brown, Mrs. Wm. J. Dean, Mrs. D. C. Shepard, Mrs. Frank Shepard, Mrs. Abbott, Mrs. E. H. Bailey. May 6, Saturday A fine morning and a hot afternoon. Rose to 84! I called on Mrs. Boeckmann, Mrs. Chas. Freeman, Mrs. Cathcart and Mrs. Chas. Morris Mrs. Barrows. Dorothy goes home tonight. May 7, Sunday A very wary day. I walked home from Mass. On the way went in to see Rachels children. Clara is at North Oaks so Papa and I are alone. To day some trees are in young leaves lilacs only in leaf. Our tulips not out yet. Mrs. Cathcart told me yesterday Spring was later 23 years ago. May 8, Monday A wild wind storm late yesterday and last evening. Windy all day to day - not cold was cold last evening. Storm changed from S. E. to N. W. Quite a lot of damage to trees Bldgs ect [sic].. May 9, Tuesday Weather unsettled and windy to day - not cold. Trees are in leaf with a bound. May 10, Wednesday A fairly pleasant morning turned to a boisterous afternoon. George and Charlotte came to luncheon so did Mrs. John H. Carroll Mittie Porter, Louise Hill jr. and Richard Hill jr. called in the afternoon. Rachel and Egil dined with us. May 11, Thursday Wind has subsided some but it is still with us. A clear sunny cold early morning.

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May 12, Friday A very pleasant day. Clara and I went to North Oaks found Papa there seeing to repairs of Porch. Everything looked promising no lilacs yet. May 13, Saturday A cloudy morning and rainy day. Papa is resting to day. Went to call on Mrs. Upham and found her in. Clara has gone to Dellwood to spend the night there. Papa is in his room all day he got down for dinner and the evening. May 14, Sunday A dark, very rainy morning and cold. I do not feel well this morning and hesitated about going to Mass but that passed off well. May 15, Monday {Blank} May 16, Tuesday Rather a cold day very for the season. Went to University Club to Mrs. Uphams luncheon - for Gertrude Harris sr. Later went to call on Mr. A. L. Larpenteur on his 93rd. birthday. He is well and strong hearing only impairment. May 17, Wednesday A colder day. A white frost last night. Papa not feeling well this morning. I went to Dr. Andrews and for a drive far as Bindery in the afternoon with Clara to Lecture on Irish Folklore Father Prenan. Papa came home ill had a slight chill followed by fever. May 18, Thursday A fine morning not so cold, Papa had a restful night slept well and feels better this morning. Maud is disturbed by her mothers condition. Papa went downstairs, but had little comfort lying on the sofa he read The Heritage of Tyre a new Book. May 19, Friday A beautiful morning. Papa feels better. This morning Louis Ws 44th. birth day and Louis jr.s 14th. Louis came in before going down town in the morning. In the evening papa dressed and went downstairs, was very uncomfortable finished reading Heritage of Tyre. May 20, Saturday A beautiful day. Mike and Gertrude arrived this morning early. We did not expect them until this evening. Papa does not get much relief. I went with Rachel to Minnehaha Falls to day there is so much water going over I never saw it so beautiful. Papa went downstairs in the evening, suffered considerably.

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May 21, Sunday A dismal rainy day. This is my 66th. Anniversary of arrival in St. Paul in 1850. Papa is not much more comfortable. Mike and Gertrude are spending the day and night with Charlotte at Dellwood. Papa stayed in his room even in the evening. May 22, Monday Rained Saturday night, all day yesterday and last night. This morning is not settled. Sam. Hill appeared this morning back from Belgium. He went upstairs to see Papa and left for Minneapolis leaving there for the Coast this fore noon. May 23, Tuesday George and Charlotte stayed last night after Mauds dinner for Gertrude and Mike. Papa I think is improving slowly, not comfortable yet. Hemorrhoids are very painful and with a complication more so. This is a beautiful day. May 24, Wednesday A changable [sic] day. Heavy rain this forenoon. Papa suffers a great deal from the ulcer in rectum. Mike spent day in Minneapolis. May 25, Thursday Heavy storm early this a. m. from 3 to after four oclock. A house struck and burned at White Bear. Suffering increases for him and will until it can be lanced. Dr. Biggs telegraphs to day he may come up from Chicago to see papa. Another Storm brewing. Lilacs finally out to day. Lillies of the Valley coming. May 26, Friday A changable [sic] day. Papa suffered last night and to day. Dr. Will. Mayo came up this afternoon. We hoped he might give relief, he lanced an ulcer but finds there are others not yet ready to lance. He has other troubles incident to pressure of ulcers. He will come again. May 27, Saturday A bright hot morning - better air. Dr. Biggs arrived last night. How glad we all were to see him. Dr. the Drs. Mayo two Drs. & a nurse arrived at 3 p.m. and performed a second Operation to day. Dr. Biggs says papa is a very sick man to night. May 28, Sunday A beautiful morning. Papa they tell me is not so well. He is perfectly conscious and appears to sleep much of the time. Jim. Mamie and Ruth are coming. Dr. Wm. Mayo came this morning he says papa is a very ill man at noon his pulse stronger. May 29, Monday At 950 a.m. to day Papa very peacefully breathed his last. All here but Ruth who comes this evening.

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May 30, Tuesday {Blank} May 31, Wednesday We took Papa out to North Oaks and put him away there over looking the whole Lake. It was raining. A great wind storm in the evening. Uncle Alex and Aunt Emma are here. June 1, Thursday How desolately lonely the house seems - and must for time to come. June 2, Friday Jim. Mike, Anson Ruth and James left this evening. June 3, Saturday Mamie, Clara and I went to North Oaks to day and to Papas grave - it seemed so quiet and peaceful. Mr. Nichols and Col. Clough left for New York this evening. Sam. Hill left. June 4, Sunday An uncertain morning but an unusually beautiful day. Cold 50 they said in the morning. We went to Mass Louis Gertrude and I to St. Lukes. How the days drag, they used to be too short. I read telegrams and notes to day from high and lowly. All have lost a friend. June 5, Monday We went to North Oaks. To Papas grave. It was beautiful in every way. June 6, Tuesday Gertrude went with me for a drive. Where my strength comes from I know not. June 7, Wednesday {Blank} June 8, Thursday A memorable Day. We were engaged 52 years ago. June 8th 1864. June 9, Friday This morning was beautiful. Clara, Charlotte and I went to North Oaks this morning. All was so peaceful there. June 10, Saturday A pleasant day no rain. We went to North Oaks in forenoon. Dr. Turner called in afternoon. George Slade with M. Caro de Veille here for luncheon. Charlotte spent afternoon here.

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June 11, Sunday A beautiful morning. Gertrude and I went to 8 oclock Mass at St. Lukes. Maud left for Seattle last evening. Louis went East this evening. Uncle Alex and Aunt Emma came to us from Mauds this afternoon. June 12, Monday A muggy morning quite hot - rained last night. Gertrude and I took Alex and Emma to see Minnehaha Falls. A letter from Jim. June 13, Tuesday A beautiful afternoon after an uncertain morning. Dr. Turner spent this afternoon and evening here. He left in the evening. Uncle Alex. and Aunt Emma came back from Minneapolis. Telegrams from Louis and Maud his from New York hers from Seattle her mother not well. June 14, Wednesday A lovely morning. As I could not sleep I got up a little after six. The day has been uncertain much rain. A telegram from Maud saying her mother about same. Father Gibbons took luncheon with the girls and Uncle A. and Aunt E. to day. June 15, Thursday Rain rain and little but rain. Heavy rain this forenoon. We went to North Oaks and were overtaken by rain. A letter from Mme. Caro de Veille to day. Uncle Alex and Aunt Emma are talking of returning. June 16, Friday {on page for 6/17] No rain to day. A fine early morning, soon turned to rain. Showers until afternoon late Cooler at 4 P. M. No rain yet to day. Letters continue to come A beautiful letter to day from Maj. McGinnis. Louis expects to return Monday. Walter left for St. Cloud and Northcote this p.m. June 17, Saturday {on page for 6/16} Roads so bad from too much rain that we do not go to North Oaks. We went to Calvary Cemetery this morning. June 18, Sunday At last a dry beautiful day cool almost cold. Strawberries from North Oaks yesterday very fine too. A telegram from Maud reports her mother falling semi-conscious. We went to North Oaks this forenoon. I wrote several notes to day. June 19, Monday A really beautiful day. Gertrude and I went to Minneapolis and later to see Auntie Phelps new home on 26th St. and Irving Ave. A very attractive place. Louis returned from New - York to day. Mauds mother does not improve much.

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June 20, Tuesday A fine day. Clara and I went for a drive to Minnehaha Falls. It is unusually beautiful this year. Uncle Alex. and Aunt Emma went to Haynes with Charlotte to be photographed – to day. They leave tomorrow. Mr. T. Schulz [sic] came this evening. June 21, Wednesday A cool beautiful morning. Uncle Alex. and Aunt Emma left us early this morning. On account of floods their train from West 6 hours late so they went on Milwaukee. June 22, Thursday A dark rainy day from early morning. Gertrude, Rachel and I went to Minneapolis this a. m. We drove out to see Rose Garden at Harriet, roads closed so we did not see roses. Rain too interfered. We saw fine Peonies. June 23, Friday A fine morning. We made Strawberry sun preserves to day. Our own strawberries are very fine. Louis returned from Chicago this morning. Mrs. Taylor (Mauds mother) died at Seattle last evening. June 24, Saturday Another fine cool very cool morning. We put up some more strawberries. Mrs. Taylor buried to day. Louis has gone West taking Louis and Cortie with him. Wrote to Mr. Lanier, Mrs. Schiff and Mrs. Thorne to day. June 25, Sunday {Blank} June 26, Monday {on page for 6/25} A beautiful summer morning. Quite hot. We drove to Minneapolis and back to Fort Snelling saw the Militia coming in to Camp. A sorry sight to one who remembers the Civil War. Mr. Alex Mackensey called this afternoon papas old friend. June 27, Tuesday Not so settled morning as yesterday and warmer. Have been trying to write some notes in reply to letters. This morning we drove over to Mound Park - and out in the country through Highway. Gardens there best we have seen. June 28, Wednesday A warm morning. We went to North Oaks. Annabel went with us. A letter from Mamie to day. Mrs. Boeckmann called this afternoon. Evening seems like blowing up a storm. June 29, Thursday An unsettled day. This morning had an errand in Minneapolis and later we went to see the Rose Garden at L Harriet. I never imagined such roses could bloom in Minnesota. Louis, Maud Ethel Clark her children Louie and Cortie all arrived from Seattle.

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June 30, Friday A slightly cloudy morning. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Schulze called this evening. So did Judge and Mrs. J. B. Sanborn. A hot day 87 and humid. July 1, Saturday Another hot day. My 70th. birthday. Although the girls Louis and Walter all tried to contribute and observe the day it is lonely. 87 on North side 95 on rear Terrace. Auntie and Fred. came down to day. 92 in the afternoon humidity 95. July 2, Sunday A hot night was last night. To day is some cooler. Mrs. Upham came in and stayed to dinner. Egil and Rachel came in for a short while from Manitou Island. Gertrude went back with them just to dine. July 3, Monday This morning is cooler. We are preparing to move to North Oaks to day. This house is sad to leave and the country one is as full of memories. Gertrude is here to go out with us. We Clara and I went to the R. R. Bldg. to day and saw the top room where Papa was to be part of the time. July 4, Tuesday North Oaks. Last night was very quiet out here not much more sleep however. How the birds sing. July 5, Wednesday We hear to day that Mrs. C. W. Bunn died at three oclock this a.m. A very hot day this has been. We Gertrude and I went to the Island where Mrs. Bunn died this afternoon saw Helen a minute - then stopped to see Rachel and the children. July 6, Thursday Another very hot day. 88 out here 90 in town. Egil and Rachel came over to dinner. Katherine Abbott came in the evening to spend the night. Rachels Gertrude was ailing Wednesday. She was alright to day. Louis and Louis jr. went to Northcote this evening. July 7, Friday A still warm, hot, morning. 89 to [sic] and humid. Went to Town in forenoon to do some errands glad to get back to the country. Mr. John H. Carroll came out this afternoon. We drove over to Little Canada this evening to enquire hours of Mass. July 8, Saturday North Oaks. This is a delightful change so much cooler down to 74 this a.m. change came after 1 oclock this morning. Clara, Katherine Abbott and Gertrude have gone over to Mrs. Charles W. Bunns funeral this afternoon.

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July 9, Sunday North Oaks. A warmer but delightful morning. Mr. Lindley came out yesterday to spend Sunday. Walter and Dorothy came at 1030 last night to spend the night. Katherine Abbott is here. We went to 8 oclock Mass this a.m. to Little Canada. Mr. Lindley spent Sunday here. George Charlotte and Norman dined with Ed. Holter and Mr. Wm. Hanley came with Louis in the evening. July 10, Monday North Oaks. A hot morning and day. Rachel came over and brought over Mary and Gertrude. They were good babies considering the day. A hot evening. Northern lights last night seems to have brought heat. Finished reading Nolls History of Mexico this evening. July 11, Tuesday North Oaks. A very hot morning our hottest. Thermometer up to 89 here. We Gertrude and I went to Town this morning found a hot city. A letter from Ruth to day. 93 in town several prostrations from heat. July 12, Wednesday North Oaks. A very hot day perhaps not as hot as yesterday. Rachel brought Mary over. We made Currant jelly. Currants fine. In the evening George and Charlotte came over. He has not been perfectly well, but is better. Mr. Lindley and Mr. {blank space for name left by Mary} came out in the evening. July 13, Thursday North Oaks. Another hot morning. We made Rasberry [sic] jam - berries fine this year. Helen Bunn came over this afternoon. In the evening Charlotte and Norman came over for the night. Maud and Louis jr. went to Rochester to day. A general hot spell over the country. Nearly 90 out here to day. July 14, Friday North Oaks. Quite a change in weather this morning. Cool and cloudy. Gertrude and I went to town this a.m. In the evening Major Wilson and Mrs. Upham came out to dinner and spent the evening. Louis was over to dinner. Rained in the evening and at night. July 15, Saturday North Oaks. A clear hot morning. In the morning Gertrude Clara and I went to see Rachels children to Charlottes and to see the new house at Echo Lake. Charlotte and George came over later to dine and spend the evening. George took Gertrude to town and to train. She left for New York. Mrs. Raguet and Fred. Phelps came out for Sunday. 95 in town to day. July 16, Sunday North Oaks. Last evening at ten oclock a slight breeze came up to relieve suffering humanity after 95 degrees of heat. This is a sultry hot day. Before dinner time weather moderated. Had a wrap on at dinner. Turned hot in the night. Thundered all night.

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July 17, Monday A cloudy sultry morning raining. Mrs. Raguet came and Fred. went to Town early. An electric storm at 930 a.m. hotter again 86 at five p.m. Maud and Maudie took luncheon with us. Charlotte and Georgiana came to spen [sic] a couple of days. Egil and Rachel came over from the Island in the evening. George and Norman went West. July 18, Tuesday North Oaks. Another hot morning good breezes last night but hot. 93 degrees of heat in Town we are always a few degrees less. July 19, Wednesday N. O. Another hot day. Clara, Charlotte and I went to Town. We had new potatoes for the first time this Season to day. Letter from Mamie to day. Began to read Mrs. OShaughnesys Book on Mexican life as Diplomats Wife. July 20, Thursday North Oaks. Last night was cooler breezes from West. This morning hot again. The day has been slightly cooler. 82 out here. George returned from Fargo Fair this morning having taken all the Jersey prizes. Charlotte went home. July 21, Friday North Oaks. A hot morning the night did not cool much. We were interested last night after eleven, to see a car across the Lake and to hear shots. Some fishers were found they hid and the shots were to frighten them off. Mrs. A. P. Goodrich Alice Robertson and Constance Goodrich spent the day with us. Mr. William R. Merriman and Mrs. [sic] C. W. Bunn called. July 22, Saturday North Oaks. A very hot day. Georges birth-day. Maud and Clara went to Dellwood to take luncheon at Charlottes. Rachel came to take luncheon with me. Mrs. K. Beals came out to spend Sunday. Charlotte, George, Mr. Lindley and Georgiana came in the evening. A letter from Ruth tells us she comes on the 28th. July 23, Sunday North Oaks. Mrs. Beals went with us this morning to Little Canada to 8 oclock Mass. Mr. Macpherson and George Finch came out for the day. Maud and the children leave for Glacier Park this evening. Another hot day. Wrote to Mamie, Ruth Gertrude Dorothy and to {writing ends} July 24, Monday North Oaks. A delightful change of weather. This morning was an ideal Summer morning 82 at 4 p.m. Rachel and Mary came over to day. Letters from Gertrude and Mike to day. Wrote to Col. Clough and to Mrs. Dahlgren.

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July 25, Tuesday North Oaks. Normans 14th birthday. Gertrude Boeckmanns first she is one year old to day. Mr. Wm. Markoe is 96! years old to day. We had a little rain this morning. Father Gibbons and Annabel came out to day. Clara and I went to Town. Charlotte, Georgiana and Norman came over his first long cloth pants on. July 26, Wednesday North Oaks. Last night was very windy this morning is hot again. Thermometer out here up to 90 at 330 p.m. about our hottest day out here. In the evening George and Charlotte dined with us - later Egil and Rachel came over. July 27, Thursday North Oaks. After a hot night this is another hot morning. I fear this heat is not good for the fields. To day has been the hottest day 95 at 330 p.m. Mr. Pyle came out this forenoon. Rachel came, it was too hot to bring Mary. Charlotte George and Georgiana came. Ruth arrived from New York at 11 p.m. in this frightful heat. July 28, Friday North Oaks. This morning at 7 the hottest yet little cooling off last night. This has been as hot as yesterday. 94 out here. Mary Morrison Connolly died Wednesday. Word from Louis they are all well and it is cool at Glacier Park. July 29, Saturday North Oaks. This is a hot morning last night was very hot. We Father Gibbons, Annabel Clara and I went to Town. We left A. at home then left Father G. at home before we went to Mrs. Connollys (Mrs. Raguets sister) funeral. At 7 p.m. Mother Bernardine telephones Father Gibbons is at the hospital seriously ill. He went there at 4 p.m. July 30, Sunday North Oaks. At six this morning we are told Father Gibbons is dead! He was operated on last night, a Gall stone was removed great inflammation found in the pancreas. We cannot realize that he has gone who seemed so well and happy with us from Tuesday until yesterday morning. Poor Archbishop Ireland: he is bereft of his right hand help - and feels it. Some cooler 87 at 4 p.m. July 31, Monday North Oaks. This is a cooler day and what a boon to poor suffering humanity. Rachel came over to luncheon and took Ruth back for golf. We cannot yet realize Father Gibbons death. Mr. Toomey came out this morning. Col. Clough wrote me a few days ago that he is improving and hopes soon to be out. August 1, Tuesday Last night was cool and this morning is. I went to call on Gertrude Peet this forenoon have not seen her since her mothers death. She looks much improved in health. Charlotte came back to luncheon with Ruth and me. Clara has not been well, she is better.

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August 2, Wednesday North Oaks. A beautiful morning. We are going in to Father Gibbons funeral service. A great crowd at the service. The Archbishop controlled himself wonderfully and spoke. Bishop McGolrick celebrated Mass. Rachel, Ruth and I went to the cemetery. Quite a hot day. 90 in afternoon. How Father Gibbons will be missed. August 3, Thursday North Oaks. Last night was very hot and to day has been. I went to the Island this afternoon for Ruth. Mary Boeckmann looked tired of the heat. Nell Finch came out this afternoon to spend a few days. Clara seems a little better. I finished Mrs. OShaughnessys Book this evening. Found it all interesting. August 4, Friday North Oaks. I went to town. Met Mr. Pyle at the house did some errands. Nell. Finch came back with me. Rachel and Ruth spent part of the forenoon going through Library and Reference Library with Mr. Litchfield. Ann Carter arrives tonight. August 5, Saturday North Oaks. A more pleasant day. Louis returned this morning. At noon he came out with Mr. Rae, Mr. R. and Miss. R. and a friend on their way to Glacier Park. Nell went home to day. Tine Meagher and Annabel McQuillan came out this afternoon. August 6, Sunday North Oaks. 97 out here this afternoon. A very hot morning breeze makes it possible. Went to Mass at White Bear Lake. Afterwards went to Rachels for a few minutes. Saw Ann Carter there. Rachel, John and Dorothy Upham came over in the afternoon. Egil came for them. Charlotte, George, Ann Carter, Dr. Fisher and Mr. Lindley came over to supper. Mr. Macpherson spent the night. Louis went to Chicago. August 7, Monday North Oaks. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Elliott came out yesterday afternoon. They go West. A letter from Gaspard Farrar to day. This has been a lovely day. Egil, Rachel, Charlotte and Ann Carter came over this evening. Louis in Chicago to day. Went last night. A letter from Maudie to day from Glacier Park cool out there. Norman Slade has gone to Glacier Pk. August 8, Tuesday North Oaks. Went to town to day. Ruth looked through the R. R building. I met Mr. Flannery of Trust Co. Sent Mary E. Beard a birth day gift, gold beads. I am reading the sheets of the Life of Papa, Mr. Pyle is writing. August 9, Wednesday Weather is not cool yet. Charlotte and Ann Carter came over to stay the night. Gertrude Boeckmann not well to day. She was better in the evening. Clara went to town and brought back Katherine Abbott for the night. Mrs. Morrison is ill.

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August 10, Thursday North Oaks. To day is fine. Charlotte and I went to Town for forenoon. Looked through a lot of Photos went to Office with some old ones of Papa. August 11, Friday North Oaks. Last night our coolest night. Mr. D. C. Shepard came out with Mrs. Frank and her son Frank about 1030 this forenoon. Later Mrs. Wm. P. Warner came to spend the day. In the late afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Clark drove out. Charlotte and Ann Carter spent the night. August 12, Saturday North Oaks. This is such a change in the weather 57 all forenoon. It is so sudden that it is trying after so long a hot term. Jim. arrived this early morning. He came out this afternoon. He looks well. Clara is spending the night at Charlottes. A fire in Library grate to day for the first time this season. It is necessary. August 13, Sunday North Oaks. Last night was the most beautiful night. To day is perfect. Mass at White Bear at 930. Then over to Rachels and Charlottes. Egil Rachel and Mary B. came in the afternoon. Tonight they arrested a fisher man, net and bag of fish. Two other men got away. August 14, Monday North Oaks. A light rain quite a cool morning. Went into Town and to Office with Jim. and Ruth this forenoon. A good letter from Maudie this afternoon. August 15, Tuesday A cloudy day. Charlotte, Ann Carter and Georgeanna [sic] came over to spend the night. Rachel came back with Ruth to luncheon. Clara went to Town with Jim. and to see Mrs. Morrison who has been ill. Mrs. D. M. Robbins and Emily Blakeley drove out this afternoon. August 16, Wednesday North Oaks. Georgannas [sic] birth day her 13th. We began to celebrate it at breakfast giving her presents then. At luncheon she had her cake. Jim. and Ruth are leaving for New York this evening. Maud and children are expected home with Norman Slade tomorrow. A letter from Gertrude to day. August 17, Thursday North Oaks. A rainy warm morning. Jim. and Ruth left last night. Auntie Phelps telephoned last evening that Fred. was quite ill at Swedish Hospital. To-day Clara went to Minneapolis to learn he has typhoid fever has had it twice before. Maud and the children arrived home this morning from Glacier Park. Ruth telegraphed from Chicago weather cool and comfortable. I went to town put up blackberries. Georgiana went home to day.

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August 18, Friday North Oaks. A very hot morning. I spent an hour seeing about some matters around here. Louis telephoned me of Col. Cloughs death in New York at Presbyterian Hospital suddenly at 10 p.m. Aug 17th. His daughters had left him for the night. Mrs. Raguet out to day to spend Sunday. Mr. Machpherson came out later. Thermometer 94 at five p.m. August 19, Saturday North Oaks. This is the anniversary of our marriage in 1867 49 years ago. How many blessings we have had. To day is a lonely one. N. W. R. R. Presidents Summoned to Washington by Pres. Wilson. To prevail on them to grant 8 hour day to employees. Louis started for Washington this evening with Mr. Pennington. George Slade went too. August 20, Sunday North Oaks. To day still hot. The morning papers excite much comment in regard to R R mens threatened strike. Mr. Lindley and Mr. Macpherson spent the day here. Rachel is very disturbed about the epidemic of Infantile Paralysis. Fred. Phelps ill of typhoid in the Hospital. So far little change. Mrs. Raguet spending day here. August 21, Monday North Oaks. This morning surprisingly hot above 92 in Town by 1 p.m. Clara and I went to town. She went to see Myra Grover found her much improved. I did errands. We went to Col. Cloughs funeral service poor man he was reduced to 90 pounds. Not much news from Washington in regard to strike business. August 22, Tuesday North Oaks. This is a perfectly delightful morning. 60 at 8 a.m. Charlotte and children came over to luncheon. Rachel came over with her babies to spend some time feeling safer here than on the Island from infantile paralysis. Wrote to Mamie and to Uncle Alex. August 23, Wednesday North Oaks. Mr. and Mrs. F. Bovey came out this forenoon. Mittie Porter came to spend some days. Egil, Rachel Mary B. and Gertrude B. came yesterday feeling safer here than on Manitou Island at this time of infantile paralysis. Katherine Abbott came out yesterday, returned this p.m. Day quite warm, over 80 at one p.m. Mr. M. R. Brown came out this afternoon. Not much news from Washington about strike affairs. August 24, Thursday North Oaks. A delightful Day. At home all day. Went to head of lake this a.m. Had considerable Writing to do. Finished reading portion of Mr. Pyles manuscript copy. Wrote to Mike, James N. B. and several others. Mary and Gertrude Boeckmann very well.

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August 25, Friday North Oaks. A cloudy Day twice a few drops of rain. Rain in Town I hear. So many things in the garden slow to mature this year. Our Tomatoes one thing lima beans another. No decided news from Washington in regard to Labor question. August 26, Saturday North Oaks. Clara and I went to Town this morning. A fine morning. After going to Office and doing other errands we went to Minneapolis to dressmakers and to Aunties found Fred. was better and Uncle Phelps much improved. Found a box of peaches at the house in Town put them up after luncheon. Went out to Church and then came home here. August 27, Sunday North Oaks. A beautiful morning. We went to mass at 8 oclock at Little Canada. R. R. business at Washington does not progress very well, complications arise - that entangle. George Finch is spending Sunday here. Mrs. Raguet at Mauds. She has been with us most of the day. Clara picniced [sic] at luncheon time. We Mrs. Raguet Mittie Porter and I drove to Spring Farm. Rained off and on all afternoon: it was needed. August 28, Monday North Oaks. This has been a beautiful day. This morning I went on the Island and drove around to see a piece of work, renewing the Roads. I never had been on the Island. In the afternoon Mrs. J. B. Rice and Mrs. Jessie Greene drove out. Later Dr. Ramsey Mrs. Ramsey and Reeve R. came out. In the evening Charlotte and Mr. Lindley. August 29, Tuesday North Oaks. This is the most beautiful day. In the morning we went over to White Bear to a High Requiem Mass for Father Gibbons. A beautiful Service with good music - four priests. Papa went from us three months ago to day. It seems much longer than that. Ben Schurmeier died accidentally Monday morning. Fell through a window at the Aberdeen 6th. floor. He was a great invalid. August 30, Wednesday North Oaks. Another fine morning. We went over this afternoon to see the cows and horses going to the Fair. The Ay__ {blank space left by Mrs. Hill} are really beautiful so are the ‘Punch’ horses as they call them. The Kerry calf (Dexter) looks like a toy. Ben Schurmeier was buried to day. Clara and I went to the funeral service. August 31, Thursday North Oaks. And still a fine morning. The day became cloudy but no rain. Louis returned from Washington this morning looks well. George came too have not seen him. Mrs. Boeckmann and Sigrid Freeman came out to luncheon then went with Rachel to see new houses at Echo Lake.

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September 1, Friday North Oaks. This is a bright, sunny morning. This morning Miss Irene Bigelow telephoned Clara from Hotel Saint Paul. Clara sent for her and she came out to luncheon and told us of her trip to Yellowstone Pk. Alaska and Glacier Pk. with Miss Young. Mrs. Brooks and Katherine Abbott came out. Charlotte came over with Norman and Georganna [sic]. September 2, Saturday North Oaks. Rachel and I went to Town this morning and got home soon after noon. In the evening George and Charlotte came over. We have sent the Suffolk Purch [sic] horses and several Ayrshire[sic] beasts to the Fair the latter are beauties. September 3, Sunday North Oaks. I was surprised when I went downstairs this morning to find a hot day went far about 80, windy too. Mass at White Bear. Mr. D. C. Shepard and Roger Shepard came out this forenoon he complained of the roughness of the Road. Walking around the lake is popular this year. September 4, Monday North Oaks. A very hot morning and day - sultry and threatening 84 on Porch. Labor Day and first of Fair. Made plum jelly. I fear grapes will be scarce again - apples are plenty. September 5, Tuesday North Oaks. Last night was densely foggy after midnight. We saw an airship at Fair grounds as we were driving around the Lake last night. Early this morning a long thunder storm and good rain. They tell me the Ayrshires [sic] have taken many prizes. I went with Rachel to see her new house at Echo Lake this afternoon. September 6, Wednesday North Oaks. What a Dismal Day. Thunder storms occasionally since very early to day and considerable rain. Babies (Rachels) do not understand being kept indoors and express dissatisfaction. Louis goes hunting this evening - the rest of the family leave same time for Glacier Park. I read knit and make plum jelly. September 7, Thursday North Oaks. A very beautiful cool morning. Made plum jelly and prepared soup vegetable combination. Walter came out this afternoon looking very well. Fairs keep him busy. Charlotte came over to dinner. A fine moonlight night. September 8, Friday North Oaks. A pleasant day indeed. Weather was delightful. Went to Town to attend to many things and made pickled peaches. Rachel was busy getting Egil ready for a hunt he left this evening. Helen Bund [sic] spent afternoon here with Clara. Mr. Bunn drove over after her. Egil went for a hunt this evening.

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September 9, Saturday North Oaks. A remarkably gorgeous Sun rise this morning at 545. The whole firmament was rosy flame color for a few minutes it was gloriously bright, in less than an hour heavy rain. Mr. and Mrs. Seiler came out to luncheon. Katherine Abbott and Mr. Macpherson came out to spend Sunday. September 10, Sunday North Oaks. Very high wind all last night, and this early morning a dark rainy afternoon. Charlotte came over with Mr. and Mrs. Woodward or (Woodworth) Mr. Lindley and Georgianna [sic] this afternoon. Went to White Bear to Mass to day. September 11, Monday North Oaks. A cool uncertain morning - but rather a pleasant day. Charlotte came over for a while brought us some prairie chickens. In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Wm. B. Dean came for a while. A letter from Ruth to day. September 12, Tuesday North Oaks. A quiet rainy morning - and rainy day. We had to stay in doors all day excepting a short while. So we knit and write letters ect [sic]. September 13, Wednesday North Oaks. An unusually heavy fog - did not lift until nearly ten a.m. Afterwards, a perfectly glorious day. Charlotte and Georganna [sic] came over to luncheon. In the afternoon Mrs. Lindeke (A. L.) and Mrs. Wm. P. Warner came out. September 14, Thursday North Oaks. A very disagreeably cold threatening day. Rachels children manage the weather nicely. In the afternoon Charlotte came over bringing Sam. Hill with her. He has just been around the world. Dr. Biggs was operated on at Rochester to day. I am troubled about him. September 15, Friday North Oaks. A sunny morning and windy. Went to Town this morning. The day was so inclement that few were out. There was some frost out here at head of lake. The Coleus plants were blasted. Charlotte put up a little Celtic Cross as temporary mark near Papas grave to day. Egil returned from his hunt this morning. September 16, Saturday North Oaks. What a cold wet morning. To day is the 78th. anniversary of Papas birth. What a Spirit came up in the world with him! Many flowers have been sent out. George, Charlotte and Mr. Al. Swayne came over in the afternoon. George Finch is out to spend Sunday. Mary Boeckmann is not well to day. September 17, Sunday North Oaks. A beautiful morning. We went to Little Canada to Mass at 8 oclock. The G. Northern Veterans began to arrive to visit Papas grave at 1045 a. m. over four hundred

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came. They called on me and afterwards went over to Louis to a Luncheon. It was a serious visit to most of them I might say to all. I saw an old settler this morning at Little Canada a Mr. Millette who came to Minnesota in 1847 a well preserved man of 83. September 18, Monday North Oaks. A really beautiful forenoon. Made grape jelly. Clara brought Helen Driscoll home to lunch with me. A letter from Mrs. Biggs from Rochester telling how well Dr. Biggs is doing after operation. Mary Boeckmann is better to day. Afternoon cloudy. We have had frost now three nights. September 19, Tuesday North Oaks. Another fine morning. Went to Town to see about asphalt roads being pup [sic] down at the House. It was well I went in to see to foundation was right. Charlotte went to Rochester to day to see Dr. Mayo came home and wrote letters all afternoon. Mary Boeckmann is out again. September 20, Wednesday North Oaks. A beautiful morning. Mr. Litchfield came out to day to see Papas grave. A letter from Maud to day tells me of Mrs. T. F. Oakes death at Seattle. Made grape juice to day. Charlotte returned from Rochester this evening bringing good news of Dr. Biggs. September 21, Thursday North Oaks. A fine sunny morning. I had a restless bad night last night very little sleep. Went to Town early to see to some work ect [sic]. September 22, Friday North Oaks. A bright early morning turned to be an uncertain disagreeable day. Clara and Katherine Abbott left by motor for Rochester to see Mrs. Biggs. We have more grapes than I expected to have. I am having them picked and mashed to day for wine making. George and Charlotte spent last night here. Egil went to Chicago tonight to a Golf game. September 23, Saturday North Oaks. A bright lovely morning. Went into town with George and Charlotte after breakfast. Clara telephoned she found good roads yesterday and that Dr. Biggs is progressing favorably. Clara got back to St. Paul at four p.m. and brought Mrs. K. Beals out to spend Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Bailey came out this afternoon. September 24, Sunday North Oaks. This is a most beautiful Autumn morning. We went to White Bear to 930 Mass. Later we went to head of lake back and into Tree Forest. September 25, Monday North Oaks. This is a warm beautiful morning. Mike and Gertrude arrived in the forenoon from Murray Bay Canada. After luncheon Rachel and the children left us -

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after a four weeks visit. We shall miss them very much. Egil returned from Chicago this early morning and went to Town after breakfast. September 26, Tuesday North Oaks. A still foggy morning and warm began to rain at noon. Clara and I drove up to Rapp farm and Mike Gertrude and I walked over to Tree Nursery. Mike went over with Rachel to play golf. Charlotte and George came over to dinner. Mr. Lindley came out he goes to New York this evening. September 27, Wednesday North Oaks. A clear morning but unsettled looking. Turned to rain about noon. Rachel came over to Luncheon. Charlotte, Norman and Georgiana came later. Mike is preparing to chop dead trees. September 28, Thursday North Oaks. A cold disagreeable Day. Charlotte and Georganna [sic] came over in forenoon. George came for dinner. Georgianna [sic] stayed with us. September 29, Friday North Oaks. Heavy frost last night beautiful morning day fine but air cold out of Sun. Papa left us 4 months ago to day. It seems much longer. Mr. Macpherson came out this forenoon spent the day with Mike and Gertrude. September 30, Saturday North Oaks. A windy day and rather cold. Finished up grape jelly by using green ones. Mike went to Dellwood. Charlotte, Georgianna and a Moore girl came over in the afternoon. We went for a long drive on lower pasture Road. October 1, Sunday North Oaks. Not so cold, but still windy. We went to eight oclock mass at Little Canada. Dave Morrison and Mr. Boyle came out. Clara and Helen Bunn went with them and had a picnic luncheon - in a ravine it was so windy. Charlotte and Georganna [sic] and Norman came over. Mike and Gertrude dined at Charlottes. Mr. Lindley and Mr. Macpherson came out. October 2, Monday North Oaks. Gertrude and I went to town this morning. Dorothy returned from the East to day. We saw her in town. I have been around the Garden to day seeing to have some changes in the fences – ect [sic]. Mike is busy to day cutting off shoots of trees. October 3, Tuesday North Oaks. A windy clear morning quite warm. 62 at 8 a.m. We have had high winds for four days - excepting part of yesterday and last night. Axel came out to day to make Concord Wine. Mrs. E. N. Saunders, Mrs. Charles Morris, the Slades, Rachel and the babies, Nell Finch and Dorothy came out this afternoon. George Finch and Mr. Lindley, Walter and Mr. Macpherson came in the evening.

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October 4, Wednesday North Oaks. Louis, Maud and the children returned from the West yesterday. This morning was warm grew cold before 10 a.m. Gertrude and I drove to Rice Lakes, Centerville and around North Oaks. We found fences in need of repair in several places and gravel pit being robbed. Dr. Biggs Mrs. Biggs Katherine Biggs and a nurse are Charlottes guests. They came up from Rochester yesterday. He is doing well. October 5, Thursday North Oaks. Clara Mike and I went to Town this morning a glorious morning. I never have seen the oak foliage as glorious as this year brilliant in the Sun Shine. I went to the Office about fences of North Oaks and to try to find out who is stealing our gravel so as to undermine fences. Charlotte and Mrs. Biggs took luncheon with us. October 6, Friday North Oaks. A very beautiful morning. Gertrude and I went over to Charlotte’s and saw Dr. Biggs looking very well, considering his operation was but three weeks ago. Charlotte took luncheon with us, so did Rachel. Mike and Gertrude left us last evening, returning East. Louis and Louis went for a little shoot last night. October 7, Saturday North Oaks. A perfect morning. We pick roses daily They are beautiful too right out East of the house. Charlotte Katherine and Charlotte [sic?] come over in the afternoon. This morning I gathered the children and drove to Rapp farm to inspect fences Then went to see an unused house and had it closed. Egil and Rachel came over to dinner. Mrs. Beals came out for Sunday. October 8, Sunday North Oaks. This has been a rainy day, not heavy rain. Dr. Fisher spent the day here. Clara had planned a picnic but it had to take place inside. Norman went home to day having spent three days with us. Mr. Macpherson came out. George and Georganna [sic] came over to luncheon. Weather cleared and moon shinging [sic]. October 9, Monday North Oaks. I went to Town early to day. Went to inquire for Mr. E. Sawyer who is desperately ill. Went to Minneapolis to Mrs. Geo. D. Christians funeral Service. Then went to see Fred Phelps and found him very ill again a heart complication. Uncle Phelps does not look as well as he did. Went to St. Josephs Hospital saw Miss Van. October 10, Tuesday North Oaks. A beautiful day. Rev. Mother Seraphine “ {ditto marks indicate Rev.} Mother Bernardine and a Sister Rose came out {inserted: in the forenoon} and spent the day. They went up to papas grave. Charlotte, Rachel and Maud came too so we had a luncheon party. Mr. E. Sawyer died last night. James Maitlands girl is some improved to day she has infantile paralysis.

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October 11, Wednesday North Oaks. A cloudy unsettled morning and day. We Mrs. Raguet Clara and I went to Town to attend to affairs in the forenoon. At two p.m. Clara and I went to Mr. Edward Sawyers funeral Service. His remains we were told would be cremated this afternoon. He was alive two days ago at this time! October 12, Thursday North Oaks. A dark morning and darker day still, and not cold. Mrs. Raguet and I spent part of the forenoon out on Roads. We went around the Island. In the afternoon late Mr. and Mrs. Ordean of Duluth came out guests of Maud and called on us. Louis went to Chicago this evening. Egil and Rachel dine with us. October 13, Friday North Oaks. A beautiful and sunny morning. Clara and I went to town early. I went to Minneapolis to see how Fred Phelps was. I found him very ill – ascess [sic] on lung and some heart Trouble. I returned to St. Paul and waited at house for Clara. Maud went to Chicago with Mrs. F. Ward. October 14, Saturday A very beautiful day. I sent in for Mrs. Cathcart this forenoon. She came out took luncheon and spent the afternoon with us. The two Rose brothers came out to call this afternoon - and later Dr. Hill and Mittie Porter came out. We took Mrs. Cathcart into the Woods for a drive. She is a remarkable woman. She is in her 78th. [sic?] 88th. year. October 15, Sunday North Oaks. This has been a fine day, not so warm as yesterday when it was 70 in the afternoon. We went to White Bear to Mass. Then to the Island to see Rachels babies - afterwards we went to call on Dr. Biggs at Charlottes at Dellwood. George and Charlotte went to Minneapolis to see how Fred was he is very ill. Mr. and Mrs. Katsenbach and Helen Bunn called this afternoon. October 16, Monday North Oaks. This is a very windy morning not cold however. I went to Town - but returned early after leaving Mrs. Raguet at home. We came back in fearfully high wind. Fred Phelps is not improving much he is very ill. Rachel came to luncheon. A letter from Ruth to day. October 17, Tuesday North Oaks. Heavy frost ice 32 at 815 a. m. A beautiful morning but cold. 32 at 815 a.m. six degrees of frost in the night they say. Charlotte, Dr. and Mrs. Biggs came over this forenoon. Mrs. Wm. Lee came out and stayed for luncheon. Rev. Fathers Byrne Ryan and Riordan came out and stayed to luncheon. Annabel McQuillan came home with Clara. Fred Phelps more comfortable.

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October 18, Wednesday North Oaks. Last night was fearfully windy. This morning was warmer still very windy. I went to Town this morning. Mrs. Lee and Annabel went home. Rachel came over to luncheon. This afternoon is very dark. October 19, Thursday North Oaks. A cloudy threatening morning turned to rain. Clara and I went over to Dellwood taking Georganna [sic] and Katherine Biggs back they had spent last night and to day here. In the early evening it began to snow and continued to bedtime. Louis and Louis jr. - went for a hunt. October 20, Friday North Oaks. About 4 inches of snow on the ground this morning. Thermometer down to 28! After breakfast Clara and I went to Town and from there to Minneapolis to see Fred Phelps. He is not worse and I do not know if he is better - excessively nervous. We returned here by luncheon time. Have written to Mrs. Dahlgren, Mrs. Ann L. Polk and ect [sic]. October 21, Saturday North Oaks. 22 this a.m. A beautiful morning but cold. Ten degrees of frost. After going around the Lake Maud, Clara and I went to Dellwood to see Dr. Biggs. They leave this evening for the East. He looks very well has gained 7 lbs. at Charlottes in less than 3 weeks. Fred Phelps rested better last night and is some better. October 22, Sunday North Oaks. This is a dark cold morning, 30 at 8.30. We went to Mass at White Bear. Charlotte Norman and Georgianna [sic] spending to day here. Major Wilson came out for luncheon and spent the afternoon here. Mr. Lindley came out later so did Mr. R. Jackson {inserted: with Dr. Matthews}Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Brown and Adelaide drove out. Egil, Rachel and Geo. Finch came out. John and Katherine Abbott here for luncheon. She to spend few days. Fred Phelps not better. Egil saw him. October 23, Monday North Oaks. A beautiful day. Went to Town this morning. Charlotte and Georgianna [sic] went in with me. The asphalt roads and paths are going down at last at the house. Poor Fred. Phelps is very ill. Katherine Abbott is with us. October 24, Tuesday North Oaks. This morning early was fine cold bright and still. Clouded in early afternoon. Uncle Phelps telephoned me that Drs. had little hope of Freds recovery. I went to Minneapolis in the afternoon and found a sad family. Auntie keeping up better than the others. Egil telephoned me this evening he had been there and did not think the case was so hopeless.

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October 25, Wednesday North Oaks. A cold, windy morning and day - quite wintery. Tiny [sic] Meagher came out to day as vivacious as ever. Fred Phelps is no better. Maud went to see him. Charlotte, Mrs. Raguet Miss. Van den Brooch and children came over. October 26, Thursday North Oaks. This morning was uncertain at ten a.m. Sun came out this forenoon was perfect until after one it clouded up again. Clara and I went to Minneapolis found Fred. Phelps slightly improved. Charlotte Mrs. Van - Mrs. Raguet came over with Norman and Georganna [sic]. Charlotte left for French Lick this evening. Sigrid Freeman went with her. Clara laid up with neck trouble. October 27, Friday North Oaks. This morning cloudy not cold. Afternoon sunny and fine. 40 at 1030 a.m. Maud and I went for a drive. I to see to some work on farm. Rachel Rachel Abbott and Mary Boeckmann came out this afternoon. Claras neck troubling her. Fred Phelps had a good night and was more comfortable to day. October 28, Saturday North Oaks. A pleasant morning. I went to Town and later to Minneapolis found Fred. Phelps seemingly more comfortable. Rachel went over there with me. Mrs. Schultz and Kittie S. came out in the afternoon. Dr. Fisher dined with us. Louis returned from New York this morning. October 29, Sunday North Oaks. Milk [sic] morning not settled but pleasant. Sun shine by spells. We went to Little Canada to high Mass this morning. Miss Van --- {space and dotted line left by Mary Hill} and Georganna [sic] came over to luncheon. Norman and Louis jr. have been playing Scouts this afternoon. Mr. Lindley came out. Judge Wilson and Mrs. Upham came out. Egil Rachel and George Finch are here for dinner. Fred Phelps is about the same. October 30, Monday North Oaks. A fine morning. Went to town early home by noon. The afternoon clouded by 4 it was dark. Turned warmer in the evening. Wind came up. Clara and I had a quiet evening - knitting and reading. October 31, Tuesday North Oaks. This was a wonderfully fine morning. I went over to see how Georgannas [sic] bronchitis was - found her much better. Mrs. George Bunn and Helen Bunn came out to luncheon. The Two Dorothys took luncheon at Mauds and came over later. This has been an entire fine day. Fred Phelps no worse. November 1, Wednesday North Oaks. All Saints Day. Went to Town and to Mass on the old German Church on 9th. Street. The first mass I ever attended there. A pity the church is so dark. Rachel

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brought Mrs. Boeckmann out in the afternoon. Walter, Dorothy and Dorothy jr. took luncheon with us. Wonderfully fine weather. November 2, Thursday North Oaks. A perfect morning. All Souls Day. We went to Little Canada to Mass - later to Town we went to Minneapolis. Fred does not improve much in strength. We were back here for luncheon. Major Wilson and Mr. T. Schultz with Mr. Toomey called this afternoon. They were out here appraising {writing stops} November 3, Friday North Oaks. A dubious morning turned to beautiful day. Father Fahey called this morning begging of course. Poor Priests! Mr. Ben Morison Stan. and Mrs. Stan came out to day. The Stans go to New York Sunday. Nell Finch came out to luncheon with Clara. Rachel brought Katherine Abbott and Mary out. November 4, Saturday North Oaks. 40 at 8 a.m. The most perfect of several very perfect days. Went to Town this morning. Saw Mr. Martin Brown at bank. Mr. and Mrs. M. Barrows came out this afternoon a glorious afternoon. Sky and water opal like. George Finch came out to spend Sunday. November 5, Sunday North Oaks. This early morning was beautiful. Wind came up at 730 a.m. We went to White Bear to Mass. Norman and Georganna came home with us. Mr. Macpherson came out this forenoon. Theodore Schultz jr. and bride with Kittie Schultz came out for luncheon. I had not seen her before. Mrs. F. Shepard and Mrs. Beals came out this afternoon. Fred Phelps had a restless night and he is very ill. November 6, Monday North Oaks. Last night unusually windy all night. So was this morning. At 930 the Lake was like an angry Sea - waves very high. I went to Town for a short time. This afternoon was 74 at 3 oclock - evening much cooler. Afternoon quite hot. Thermometer at North Oaks 72 at 330 p.m. November 7, Tuesday North Oaks. This morning, very cloudy, cooler but still moderate 46. I picked a nice bunch of pansies to day. Election Day. We moved into town this afternoon. Tonight raining but enthusiasm great over returns. Egil and Rachel dined with us. November 8, Wednesday St. Paul. No decision yet as to winning Candidate for Presidency. A pleasant day. Went to Minneapolis and found Fred. Phelps much improved. Rachel Maud and Helen Bunn took luncheon with us. In the evening Egil, George and Louis came in to talk returns.

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November 9, Thursday St. Paul. A fine morning. No decision yet as to Presidential returns unusually close. Clara and I went to North Oaks a fine afternoon. George and Norman left for school at Milford Conn. Norman looked pretty serious. November 10, Friday St. Paul. A cloudy day. Busy this afternoon having my Closet put in order. Bess Sawyer Rand called to day. Clara and I spent a quiet evening. November 11, Saturday St. Paul. Pretty cold but not as cold as we expected it would be - busy trying to put things in order for the Winter. Charlotte returned from French Lick this morning. Mrs. D. C. Price called to day. November 12, Sunday St. Paul. A quiet cold day. Mary Boeckmann came early to call on us. She enjoys the gallery. James Murray called to day. Dr. S {space left by Mary Hill} telephoned me to day that Fred is in a fair way to recover now. Mrs. Geo. R. Finch, Nell and George came in this afternoon. November 13, Monday St. Paul. A fine morning sunny and cold for this Season. We went to Minneapolis and found Fred. Phelps improved. Still busy settling for winter. Evening very cold. November 14, Tuesday St. Paul. Cold, clear morning only 5 above this early morning. Busy cleaning out this Summers accumulation in the “Blanket” closet. November 15, Wednesday St. Paul. Cold clear day. Mamie arrived early this morning looking pretty well. Charlotte went to Chicago this evening. Nell Finch went with her. A telegram to day tells us Gertrude will be here Friday morning. November 16, Thursday St. Paul. A fine morning and warmer. A letter from Ruth to day says she is not very well and going to N. C. for a weeks change. November 17, Friday St. Paul. A fine day. Jim. and Gertrude arrived to day. George and Charlotte returned too. She from Chicago he from New York. I put 109 Prs. Socks to day in a box to send to France. November 18, Saturday St. Paul. This has been an unsettled day. Jim left for New York this evening.

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November 19, Sunday St. Paul. Mass at St. Lukes. Clara took a party to North Oaks for dinner. Annabel McQuillan dined with Mamie and me. Mr. John Carroll called to day. Walter and Dorothy were here. Gertrude and I went to North [sic?] this morning. November 20, Monday St. Paul. This morning I sent two 2 boxes to American Fund for French Wounded 122 Madison Ave. nr. 30th. Street New York N.Y. One Box numbered 166 “ “ “ 167 109 Prs. Socks 75 Handkerchiefs in my box. Clara knows her number. I spent this after noon at R. R Bldg. November 21, Tuesday St. Paul. A cloudy morning. Mamie Charlotte and Gertrude went with me to North Oaks this forenoon. Mrs. Finch Mrs. ___ {line and blank space left by Mrs. Hill} Morgan and Miss. Prince Alice Robertson and Victoria Hardenberg called. So did Mrs. Lee. November 22, Wednesday St. Paul. This is Gertrudes 10th anniversary. Went to Minneapolis with Gertrude and saw Fred. Phelps, he is some better. Part of the afternoon I spent talking to Mr. Lindley. We got together a basket of Tins and amused Gertrude in the evening. November 23, Thursday A dark disagreeable morning. I spent the forenoon helping to put to rights my preserve Closet in Basement. Mamies eyes are troubling her. She has been in her room three days. Clara went to Minneapolis this morning found Fred. Phelps comfortable. November 24, Friday St. Paul. A cold raw day. Rather a perplexing day for me. November 25, Saturday St. Paul. This is a bright beautiful morning. Gertrude is preparing to leave this evening. Maud, Egil and Rachel go with her. The above party got off Rachel looking gloomy at the idea of leaving the children. A letter from Norman Slade to day telling he is more happy than he was at first at school. November 26, Sunday St. Paul. A beautiful morning not at all cold. Clara and I went to St. Lukes to 9 oclock mass. In the later forenoon Gertrude and Rachel called me on the Telephone from Chicago. As Mary Boeckmann had just been there I was able to tell Rachel she was not miss [sic] by the babies that they were happy. November 27, Monday St. Paul. A dark damp morning. Clara and I went to St. Lukes to Requim [sic] Mass for Father Gibbons. Busy in Sewing Room getting cheesecloth ready to keep out soot. Mamie left last evening for Boston. Girls and Egil reached New York all right this morning.

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November 28, Tuesday St. Paul. Clara and I went to St. Lukes this morning to Requim [sic] Mass for Father McNulty another cloudy day not foggy as yesterday and not cold. Sam. Hill and two Russian gentlemen called this afternoon on their way East. November 29, Wednesday St. Paul. Papa left us six months ago to day. Mass was said for him this morning at St. Lukes. We all were there. Morning was fine, cloudy by 11 a.m. November 30, Thursday St. Paul. Thanksgiving Day. A beautiful morning. After Mass I went to North Oaks to visit papas grave. Clara was indisposed so kept pretty quiet. Louis and children dined with us. Walter and Dorothy looked in on us. December 1, Friday St. Paul. A most beautiful Dec. 1st. quite spring like. Very busy all day at my desk ect [sic]. Clara very busy at Belgian Childrens relief work. December 2, Saturday St. Paul. Another perfect morning, every afternoon is cloudy - letters from Ruth and Gertrude to day. Wrote to Mrs. Jackson (R. A.) to Baltimore. Claras work seems to progress. December 3, Sunday St. Paul. A very beautiful morning. We went in to see Rachels children and found them very well this morning. Clara spent the afternoon at North Oaks. Louis came in and took luncheon with us. Richmond Warner and Will Farington called. December 4, Monday St. Paul. This is Claras birth day. She and I went to Minneapolis this forenoon and found Fred Phelps slightly improved. December 5, Tuesday St. Paul. To day is bright, mild and spring like. There is so much to put in order and see to if one could but weed a lot of it out. Mrs. Harcourt Horn and Mrs. Seymour called to day so did Mrs. Barrows and Mrs. Wm. Lee. December 6, Wednesday St. Paul. This was another Sunny warm morning and day. Mr. Toomey brought Mr. Lawton in to talk over North Oaks. I hope he will suit and stay. Rachel {inserted: & Egil} come back tomorrow night. Dorothy jr. and maid come this afternoon. Mrs. Severance Mr. Arrowsmith and Mr. Richard dine here to night.

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December 7, Thursday St. Paul. We had wind and rain last night to day is dark but not cold. Dr. Edgar Rickard and Dr. Arrowsmith dined here last evening with Mrs. Severance before giving an account of Belgian relief work at University Club. December 8, Friday Dark weather but not cold. Egil and Rachel returned from New York last night - very well glad to get back. December 9, Saturday St. Paul. A charming morning – brisk, clear, not cold. We received to day from the Directors of the Great Northern such a beautiful Memorial to papas memory. He should always be remembered by them. December 10, Sunday St. Paul. A cloudy colder to day. Clara and Louis children and Georganna [sic] have gone to North Oaks for the afternoon and to take supper. Charlotte and George dined here. December 11, Monday St. Paul. A dark day tries to snow. We spent the afternoon at G. N. Offices on business affairs. Charlotte not not [sic] attend. December 12, Tuesday St. Paul. Some snow about 11/2 inch - not cold. Tine Meagher came in this morning. Clara very busy about Belgian relief Work. She went out to see the Archbishop this forenoon. Maud and Dorothy returned from the East this morning. We spent the afternoon at Reference Library. December 13, Wednesday St. Paul. 10 below {crossed out: at} zero this morning but so sunny and calm does not seem so very cold. Mary Boeckmann came to see me at Ten a.m. in her new blue Sleigh. Fred. Phelps does not gain much strength - has dropsy still. December 14, Thursday Very cold 18 below this morning but a beautiful day sunny and no wind. Busy all forenoon. This house would keep one busy every day. I have been sending photos of papa to friends. December 15, Friday St. Paul. Above zero this morning. Have been on a Salors [sic] ramble this morning and found 3 photos new to me of Papa fishing on St. Johns River. Clara is winding up her Belgian Relief business successfully I think. Rachel brought Mary in this afternoon.

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December 16, Saturday St. Paul. Quite a fall of snow last night. Warmer this morning 14 above. I went to Minneapolis this forenoon found Fred Phelps more comfortable. Helen Bunn took luncheon with us. She is quite interested in the knitting machine. Wrote to Mr. Johathan [sic?] Thorne to Mrs. Dahlgren and to Miss. Cavileer this afternoon. December 17, Sunday St. Paul. A bright cold morning. Sunny on the white clean snow. Wrote to Mr. Farrer, Mamie, Gertrude sr. Ruth. Clara Katherine Abbott and Mr. Lindley went to North Oaks to skate - after luncheon here. December 18, Monday St. Paul. This was a bright cold morning 17 to 18 below zero!! moderated in the forenoon clouded and snowed in the afternoon. Clara was too tired last night. She has worked early and late for Belgian children. December 19, Tuesday St. Paul. A very cold day and dark. Stayed in all afternoon - and was out in forenoon but short time. Rachel has a cold. George and Charlotte returned from Rochester this evening. December 20, Wednesday St. Paul. 23 below this morning - but a sunny beautiful day. Clara and I were out forenoon and in the afternoon went out to the House of the Good Shepherd. December 21, Thursday St. Paul. 25 below this morning. And so bright and sunny. Spent the afternoon at Gen. Office Bldg. Charlotte is not well. Rachel has a cold. December 22, Friday St. Paul. Not so cold but 12 below this morning. Quite busy all it is a busy time even when one does not think there is much doing. Norman arrived home this forenoon very well and not dissatisfied with school. Archbishop Ireland called to day. December 23, Saturday St. Paul. A more moderate day. Temperature rose above zero. Clara went to Minneapolis found Fred. improved. I went to Mrs. Meanys. She is not very well. Charlotte and Rachel out to day. Dr. Schafer called to day. December 24, Sunday St. Paul. Preppy [sic] cold day. Louis children Charlottes children and Dorothy took luncheon with us later they got their little gifts and Mary and Gertrude Boeckmann came and got theirs they were all well and Happy.

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December 25, Monday St. Paul. Christmas Day. A beautiful early morning - clouded soon and was damp. At night blew a gale. In the afternoon I went to North Oaks. George Louis jr. and Norman going with me. In the evening the children and Mr. Lindley dined here. Mrs. Geo. R. Finch very ill. December 26, Tuesday St. Paul. A blizzard this morning wet snow piled in drifts. Not cold. Very dark. Dorothys 8th. birthday. She and her mother took luncheon with us. Rained in the afternoon - colder at night. Mrs. Finch who is ill has had a pretty good day. December 27, Wednesday St. Paul. A bright cold morning. Mrs. Finch had poor night not so well this morning. December 28, Thursday Clara is ill of a cold and over-doing. Dr. Richards is coming to see her. Fred. Phelps is much better - still very cold. December 29, Friday Very cold. December 30, Saturday More moderate weather. Walter and Mr. Brown came to luncheon to day. Clara is improving. Mrs. Finch some better. I went over to the new Home for the Friendless - to see Mrs. Schell who has been ill. She is better. Mr. Macpherson and Egil with Rachel to dinner this evening. December 31, Sunday A beautiful morning. After Mass Rachel Mary Boeckmann and I went to Como Park to see the Carnival suits and Skaters. Became cloudy and dark at noon. Mr. Lindley and Maud came in to luncheon. Clara is better. Walter came in this is Egils 35th birth-day. {On page for Notes For 1917} Mrs. Samuel Hill The Woodward Connecticut Avenue Washington D. C. {On Memoranda page} April 4th To Maria Prebyl To March 20th. 25.00. {On page for December – Cash} 6 Hundred and 76 Thousand in

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